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Prime Minister posts second picture of baby girl
Jacinda Ardern and Clarke Gayford's baby girl has posed for her second ever public photo.
'Jacinda will be amazing', Rotorua mum and businesswoman says
Michelle Templer knows what it's like to go back to work only weeks after having a baby.
Expect the unexpected: Life as a Kiwi stay-at-home dad
Stay-at-home dads and working mums share their experiences.
Barry Soper: It's a girl - gees there's some miserable buggers out there
COMMENT: Of course a PM giving birth in office is a story - that's gone round the world.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Brace yourself for an avalanche of PM baby news
"As wonderful as this birth is for Jacinda I'm not looking forward to the media coverage."
Jacinda's baby: Elation and utter shock of giving birth
Beck Vass, mum-of-two with one on the way, on the shock and elation of giving birth.
Jacinda's baby: Notes from a Kiwi midwife
A Kiwi midwife explains just how long we'll likely have to wait for baby Ardern-Gayford.
Nine of the best dad jokes for Clarke Gayford
Here come dirty nappies, sleepless nights and lots and lots of dad jokes.
Mothers share traumatic birth confessions
Women from around the world shared the trauma they experienced giving birth.
Nurses issue first strike notice for July
They will strike for 24 hours starting at 7am on July 5, and may do so again on July 12.
Queen's new great-grandaughter a royal whopper
The new arrival is said to be the heaviest royal baby in recent years.
Prem baby study hopes to prevent learning issues later in life
A new study will see MRI scans study the development of the brains of premature babies.
NZ women having abortions earlier in pregnancy
The abortion rate rose in 2017 - the first increase in 10 years.
Abortions increase for first time since 2007
The abortion rate has risen to 13.7 per 1000 women in NZ - the first rise in 10 years.
Bad news for parents: Infacol recall leads to national shortage
Batches of a medicine used to help babies pass wind have been taken off shelves.
'Why I didn't shower for 30 days'
New mum reveals the reason she didn't wash at all for a month after the birth of her son.
One P-exposed baby born every week
The methamphetamine scourge is harming our youngest and most vulnerable.
The Simulator Baby NewBorn Manikin
Kerryn Shaw, Clinical Nurse Educator at Waitakere Hospital with a new baby mannequin, or Simulator Baby NewBorn Manikin the hospital is fundraising to buy to help with training purposes.
Toni Street shocked by baby's 30-week scan
Her pregnancy via a surrogate is on track - with an added surprise.
Toni Street unveils her baby boy's adorable nursery
Toni Street's baby is due in just nine weeks and she's more than ready for his arrival.
Kat Von D declares she won't vaccinate her baby
The 36-year-old make-up entrepreneur believes shots are "not safe".
Hilary Duff pregnant with second child
The announcement was made through Instagram with boyfriend Matthew Koma.
Jacinda Ardern reveals bad baby advice ... and great gifts
PM and mum-to-be spoke to ZM ahead of the arrival of baby Ardern.
Hot Felon and Topshop heiress welcome baby boy
Billionaire and former gang member dubbed "world's hottest criminal" announce baby.
Ray Avery: 'I want to save one million babies before I die'
Sir Ray Avery launches bold plan to save premature babies around the world.
Brigitte Nielsen pregnant at 54
Sylvester Stallone's ex announces surprise baby news with bump photo.
Birthing botch-up leads to 20-year-old having hysterectomy
New mum has hysterectomy after midwife fails to tell her the risks of slow labour.
Mum reveals 'alien' abdomen after giving birth
Watch: Mum explains freaky post-baby stomach. And it's more common than you might think.
Kilogram of weed found in 'pregnant' woman's stomach
Doctors treating a "pregnant" woman had a truly shocking find.
How celebs get their post-baby bodies back in shape
The latest diets and cosmetic procedures stars rely on.
Not far enough: Nurses' union unhappy with panel's recommendation of 3% pay rise
But the union is pleased with the panel's recommendations around staffing.
Study into caffeine and premature babies
Can caffeine help prevent developmental impairment in premature babies?
Doctor spiked his pregnant girlfriend's drink with abortion pill
Brook Fiske was almost four months pregnant when she was poisoned by her boyfriend.